The BAVirtual Command Course is intended to give those looking to achieve promotion to Captain an introduction to the knowledge and standards required of a BAVirtual Captain. It should be used in conjunction with the other material available such as the BAV Policy document and Operations Manuals.
The BAVirtual Command Course consists of the following self-taught modules:
- Role and Responsibilities of the Captain
- BAV Operations Manuals
- Flight Planning
- Flight Procedures
- Human Performance, Threat & Error Management
- Non Normal and Emergency Procedures
These modules are intended to give those looking to achieve promotion an introduction to the knowledge and standards required of a BAVirtual Captain. All BAVirtual Captains are expected to have a good general level of aviation knowledge as well as good knowledge of BAVirtual policies, processes, software and Operations Manuals, in particular the use of Merlin and Parts A, B and C. The reading material provided in the theory modules should be used in conjunction with this other material located on the DocStore.
Please Note: Due to routine updates to our Operations Manuals, it is possible references contained within this course are not correct. Please always reference the relevant and current manual located within the DocStore.
Final Examination
Once the modules are complete, a Final Examination is then taken. This includes 3 essay style questions. Some questions will require more detailed answers than others. However, the aim is to ensure that the candidate has a good understanding of the relevant policies and procedures needed to be in Command whilst also being able to think through relevant scenarios as if they were flying the line in the Captain's seat.
The Final Examination is marked manually by a Chief Pilot who will reach out to the candidate directly with feedback.
Good luck achieving the coveted four stripes.
To gain access to the Command Course, once you have met the pre-requisites for promotion (500 hours, 250 sectors and 12 months continuous service), please submit a support ticket to Flight Operations at https://support.bavirtual.co.uk.
Candidates are reminded of the below BAVirtual Policies:
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to answer, re-word, or in any way contribute to answering BAVirtual examination questions is strictly forbidden.
Sharing BAVirtual examination questions and their answers with any other person or repository in any way is strictly forbidden.
BAVirtual Policy
This page contains an archive of past training sessions.
The All Weather Operations Course is designed to provide the candidate with an understanding of how to operate safely in conditions of both low visibility and cold weather. It provides the foundation of generic knowledge required to operate Category 2 and Category 3 instrument approaches.
Topics covered include Low Visibility approaches and takeoffs, recognition of and operational procedures to be taken in icing conditions, meteorology, approach aids and the effect of equipment and system failures on LV operations.
This course supersedes the previous Winter Refreshers.